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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 779.54 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 779.54 and 316.19 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 779.54 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/779.54 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 779.54 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 246,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,483.12/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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